Ernakulam–Patna Superfast Express (via Nagpur)
Overview | |
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Service type | Superfast |
First service | 2 May 1989 |
Current operator(s) | Southern Railway |
Route | |
Termini | Ernakulam Junction (ERS) Patna Junction (PNBE) |
Stops | 35 |
Distance travelled | 3,047 km (1,893 mi) |
Average journey time | 54 hrs 30 mins |
Service frequency | Weekly. |
Train number(s) | 22669 / 22670 |
On-board services | |
Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
Seating arrangements | Yes |
Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
Catering facilities | Available |
Observation facilities | Large windows |
Baggage facilities | No |
Other facilities | Below the seats |
Technical | |
Rolling stock | LHB coach |
Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
Operating speed | 57 km/h (35 mph) average including halts. |
The 22669 / 22670 Ernakulam-Patna Superfast Express (via Nagpur) is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways Southern zone that runs between Ernakulam Junction and Patna Junction in India.[1]
It operates as train number 22669 from Ernakulam Junction to Patna Junction and as train number 22670 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh & Bihar.
Coaches
The 22669 / 22670 Express has two AC 2-tier, five AC 3-tier, seven sleeper class, four general unreserved and two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches and two high capacity parcel van coaches. It carries a pantry car.
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
The 22669 Ernakulam Patna SF Express covers the distance of 3,047 km (1,893 mi) in 54 hours 35 mins (55 km/h) and in 53 hours 10 mins as the 22760 Patna Ernakulam SF (57 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is 57 km/h (35 mph)
Schedule
Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
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22669 | ERS | Ernakulam Junction | 11:55 PM | Saturday | Patna Junction | 6:30 AM | Tuesday |
22670 | PNBE | Patna Junction | 4:30 PM | Tuesday | Ernakulam Junction | 09:40 PM | Thursday |
Direction reversals
PRYJ – Prayagraj Junction.
Routing
The 22669/22670 runs from Ernakulam Junction via Palakkad Junction, Coimbatore Junction, Katpadi Junction, Perambur railway station, Vijayawada Junction, Khammam, Warangal, Ramagundam, Nagpur Junction, Itarsi Junction, Jabalpur Junction, Allahabad Junction, Varanasi Junction to Patna Junction.
Traction
As the route is fully electrified, it is hauled by an Erode Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.
References
External links
- 16359 Ernakulam Patna Express at India Rail Info
- 16360 Patna Ernakulam Express at India Rail Info
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